As I look into the faces of loved ones that I hold dearAnd reminisce with my relatives both far and near,About their stories of a land that is so sweet,That I will no doubt to my child repeat.

So on this fiftieth anniversary of independence of this noble landI proclaim my allegiance to a nation with blue waters and white sand."Out of Many One People" is their motto so true,Yes, I proclaim that though born American, I am a Jamaican too.

Comments for I'm Jamaican Too

This is going to be my personal anthem. Beautifully written & a great representation of all of us who were born off the island, but are Jamaican "tru and tru"

Jul 29, 2012Rating

I'm Jamaican Tooby: M.Cruickshank

Great job Alison! It's a winner.

Jul 29, 2012Rating

:-)by: Sodette

NICE! I love this.

Jul 29, 2012Rating

Great Jobby: Andrew

Thanks for sharing your talent with us, Allison! Someone did a great job of making sure your heritage was not lost. No one can possibly top this! Enjoy Jamaica!

Jul 29, 2012Rating

Sounds like words in a song by: Anonymous

I love it .

Jul 29, 2012Rating

Excellent!!by: Joy White

That was excellent!

Jul 28, 2012Rating

LOVE ITby: CHIN

SO TRUE SO TRUE>>>I I LOVE IT!!!

Jul 27, 2012Rating

Alison! Alison! Alison!by: Anonymous

I love it!!!! This is a winner!

Jul 27, 2012Rating

Alison Gaskinby: Anonymous

I love it. Excellent.

Jul 24, 2012Rating

I'm jamaican tooby: carol sharpe

Respect Alison!

Jul 21, 2012Rating

"I'm Jamaican Too"by: Anonymous

Excellent.

Jul 13, 2012Rating

hidden talentsby: Wendy

i absolutely love the poem. allison i didnt know you were a poet. you have many hidden talents. my mouth was watering the whole time i was reading it. cant wait to be a part of the 50th celebration of my beautiful island paradise.

Jul 11, 2012Rating

jamacisa poemby: Anonymous

That was great

Jul 10, 2012Rating

Alison Gaskins - ALL THE WAY!!by: Aminci Livingston

That poem written by Alison Gaskins has to be the WINNER!!! In reading it I instantly got hungry, it made me smile make me think lovingly about my own family and most importantly it made me want to travel and go on vacation to that beautiful island home that she so eloquently describes.

Jul 10, 2012Rating

You are indeed a Jacan.by: Marva Griffiths Herman

Excellent poem, Allison.

I have that wonderful article that you wrote for Caribbean Heritage Magazine some years back where you wrote about practicing patois in the quiet of your room.

Yes, you are a Jacan, cuz.

Jul 10, 2012Rating

Very niceby: Anonymous

Great job

Jul 09, 2012Rating

I'm Jamaican Tooby: Hilma

This poem about Jamaica is very true and interesting. It should be rated as one of the most known facts about the Island such as the beaches and the different types of foods which no
one ever say they are tired of because of their
organic stages.

Jul 09, 2012Rating

I'm Jamaican Tooby: Dr. Raymond Findlater

The poem captures the obvious pride and joy the writer feels, knowing that she has a rightful claim to this rich Jamaican culture, in spite of the fact that she was born in the United States of America.

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